I was written up for forgetting to do an activity. When I realized it I was the one who let supervisor know.?

Question

I work in an office and I had forgotten to send a report to another office that wouldn't have even gotten it until the next day. It was right after lunch that I should have sent it, but I got tied up with clients on the phone and realized it two hours later. If I had sent it down the next morning, they would have recieved it within an hour of opening. I should add that this supervisor has been harder on me then on others since she was picked over me for this position even though I had senority. I work for a government agency and I am not considered political since I do not endorse the party in power, whereas she is a member of that party.

Answer 1

Is there a question coming or what??

Answer 2

I think honesty is always the best policy. If your forgetfulness put anyone in danger, then I understand why you would be written up. Or if you often forget things, that would be another reason to write you up. In that case, try to be more careful, write yourself notes on what you need to do, work on focusing while at the job, etc. If, on the other hand, you feel that your supervisor was being malicious, I would simply look for another job.

Answer 3

I'm not sure what you forgot to do. But if you forgot to turn off the stoves at closing time at a restaurant, I too write you up. Let's assume that you don't usually forget to do things.

I believe in honesty, you did the right thing to let your supervisor know. Honesty is very important in the workplace and managers, co-workers might may see that in you. If you being written up bothers you and you believe it wasn't right, talk to the supervisors manager or HR. Let them know that you take full responsibility for your action, but you thought that being written up was unjust.

Answer 4

Well it seems like this is a common pattern in your life. Here you have made a statement and forgotten to ask a question.

It sounds like you need to learn to be more focussed in your life. If you don't like getting written up, do your job properly, or get another job and do that properly.

Answer 5

So - is the question :

Is honesty better than cover-up?

That's a personal decision.

If you are griping that you didn't do a critical or semi-critical task of your job that you knew you should do, then got disciplined - well?

Answer 6

What is your question? It sounds like a confession to me.

Answer 7

Yeah. I agree.

Answer 8

What is your question?

Answer 9

what's your question?